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Fever treatment using natural methods
Fever is part of our bodies' defense mechanism.
When we are fighting an infection, our body temperature rises, but why? Read on to find out the answer to this and more about fever.
Fever is a rise in our body's normal temperature, which, on average, is 98.6 degrees Farenheit. Fever is part of our body's defense mechanism. When our bodies are fighting infections, our body temperature rises. But why? Fever is a symptom of an infection. Fever is a symptom of almost every disease known to man. Illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria invade our bodies and make us sick. Without our immune system to fight off these infections, we could die. Colds, tonsillitis, otitis media, the flu, bronchitis, tetanus, measles, mumps, chicken pox, AIDS, pneumonia are all examples of bacterial and viral infections. Temperature is usually measured in the mouth by a thermometer being held under the tongue for 5 to 8 minutes. Other ways to measure body temperature include rectally, axillary (armpit), and using a special temperature taking device in the ear.
Fever is a good thing. Does that sound like an odd statement? Fever is our body's natural response to fighting germs. Symptoms of a fever include: chills, aching everywhere, listlessness, elevated body temperature on the thermometer, red cheeks, and feeling hot or cold, shaking. The body basically shivers and has chills when the fever is rising, especially rapidly and sweats when the fever is dropping, or breaking, as some say.
Fever Relief
Dip a clean cotton shirt in a 3% sole solution – 2 T of crystal salt deluded in 1 Quart of water. Rinse the shirt thoroughly and put it on. Cover (wrap) yourself in a dry towel and lay in bed (covered with your blanket. ) After about half an hour you will start sweating.
You can support the effect by drinking a cup of Linden blossom tea. Stay in bed for 60 to 90 minutes. Take off your shirt and shower. Treat yourself to an hour rest. This procedure is an excellent detoxification tool and activates the metabolism. The brine shirt shows excellent results with flues with high temperatures. In such cases it is better than the brine bath.
Brine Soaked Socks -This procedure has a similar effect as the shirt but is especially helpful when you suffer from cold feet and gout. Soak a pair of clean cotton socks in a 3-5% sole solution – 2-4 Tbs. of crystal salt diluted in 1 Quart of water. Wring the sock thoroughly and put it on .Wrap your feet in a dry towel. Leave it on for about 60 minutes. Treat yourself to an hour rest.
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